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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.68, 1,806.72 and 811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.68, 1,806.72 and 811.52 is: 1,120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.68 : 1,806.72 = 811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.68/1,806.72 = 811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.68x = 1,806.72 × 811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.68x = 1,466,189.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,189.41/1,308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.36

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